Lot# 4336 - Auction 265-273
Auction 265-273
-> Catalogue 267: BRITISH POST OFFICES ABROAD - The DUBOIS collection (part II)
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Lot# : 4336 Malta
1870 (Jan 22): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 in a horizontal pair, used on 1870 entire letter at double rate from Malta to Genova, tied by manuscript pen crosses with framed "PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI" in black alongside and scarce late use of framed "*MALTA*" oval origin marking in black below. Taxed on arrival with newly issued Italy 1870 Postage Due 10 c. pair and 1 lire tied by 'Genova' arrival datestamps (Jan 23). A splendid and rare entire.Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHFHammer price : 1,700.00 CHF